About St. Michael · Ralls, Texas
St. Michael Parish in Ralls, Texas, is a small Catholic community established in 1959, serving approximately 1,641 Catholics in Crosby County. The parish offers regular English-language Masses, confession appointments, and devotions, with a dedicated staff and deacon supporting parish life. It is part of the Diocese of Lubbock, which covers 25 counties in West Texas. The current pastor, Rev. Kamalprakash David, HGN, was assigned in September 2025, and the parish maintains an active presence through its website and Facebook page.
- Established
- 1959
- Patron
- St. Michael
- Rector
- Rev. Kamalprakash David, HGN
- Diocese
- Diocese of Lubbock
Why belong here
Join a welcoming, faith-filled community that offers regular Mass, sacraments, and ministries including RCIA, youth groups, and parish outreach. The parish supports spiritual growth through catechesis, liturgy, and service, and welcomes all who seek a Catholic home in Ralls.
Mass times at St. Michael
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Appointments available
Adoration times
- Saturday 4:30 pm
- Sunday 8:00 am
About
St. Michael Parish in Ralls, Texas, is a small Catholic community established in 1959, serving approximately 1,641 Catholics in Crosby County. The parish offers regular English-language Masses, confession appointments, and devotions, with a dedicated staff and deacon supporting parish life. It is part of the Diocese of Lubbock, which covers 25 counties in West Texas. The current pastor, Rev. Kamalprakash David, HGN, was assigned in September 2025, and the parish maintains an active presence through its website and Facebook page.
Ministries
The parish offers a range of ministries including RCIA, Catechesis, Youth Ministry, Family Life, Jail Ministry, and parish outreach. These ministries are supported by the Diocese of Lubbock, which funds them through the Annual Catholic Offering for Ministries, established in 2020.
- RCIA
- Catechesis
- Youth Ministry
- Family Life
- Jail Ministry
- Parish Sustenance
- Communications
- Campus Ministry
- Vocations Office
- Clergy Cont Ed
- Seminary Formation
- Liturgy
- Deacon Cont Ed
- Diocesan High School
- Catholic Renewal Center
Sacraments
The parish offers all seven sacraments: Baptism, Reconciliation, Eucharist, Confirmation, Marriage, and Anointing of the Sick. Sacramental preparation and support are provided through RCIA and Catechesis programs.
- Baptism
- Reconciliation
- Eucharist
- Confirmation
- Marriage
- Anointing of the Sick
Mass & Services
Mass is celebrated in English on Sunday at 8:30 am and Saturday at 5:00 pm. Confession is by appointment. Adoration is held Saturday at 4:30 pm and Sunday at 8:00 am. Devotions are also offered and listed in the parish bulletin.
- Sunday 8:30 am
- Saturday 5:00 pm
- Confession by appointment
- Adoration Saturday 4:30 pm
- Adoration Sunday 8:00 am
- Devotions
Pastors & rectors through the years
- Rev. Kamalprakash David, HGNSeptember 2025
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